This post gives information and a pattern for a hand knit basket. There are many items to create with super bulky (size 6) weight yarn. I wanted to find something that was simple, practical and useful. Patterns came up for everything from heavy blankets and plushies (what I call stuffies) to beanies and baskets. I…

Click here for the pattern DROPS Design Library Mouse Knitted mouse bookmarker I enjoy finding new patterns to knit. While looking on Pinterest for something new, this sweet mouse bookmark popped up. It had caught my eye before, and now I had a purpose to knit it. For the annual Farm Show one of the…

Potato Tot Casserole is usually a favorite when I make it, which has not been too often. This dish begins with a tater tot base.  A burger mixture is then added on top of that. Next is a soup mixture. Finally, it is topped with a good helping of shredded cheddar cheese. This savory comfort…

Chicken Pot pie is a yummy dish to make. The recipe I like to use is simple and straight forward. I made this recipe a few years ago and my picky eater did not care for it. However, when I made it more recently, he was excited to try it again. The comforting smell caught…

Beef barbeque is a great meal to make in a large quantity at one time. After being cooked then cooled, the mixture freezes well for later. It is a great meal for a busy evening. My picky eater likes this dinner very much. A fairly simple recipe, most of the ingredients might already be in…

Click here for the Diagonal Stitch Dice Bag pattern on Ravelry by Garden-variety Fae. I found the diagonal stitch dice bag pattern online when I was searching for something small but useful to knit. There are many patterns for this type of dice bag. Actually, I had to look up what a dice bag was.…